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Q: Hi
I owned BIP.PR.D for a couple of years and liked the steady dividends. I am looking at a) another Brookfield preferred that is similar or
b) an ETF that has mostly rate reset bons with a decent dividend or
c) another preferred share from a stable company, like fortis, bce, telus, enb, trp, etc
I would like something that provides 5%, has at least 2 years shelf life. Is it possible to provide maybe 5 choices, ranked that meet the above criterion?
As always great, Len
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on April 05, 2022
Q: Looking at companies in these companies, some have more current business (EXAS) while others are based more on potential. Can you please rank each in order based on these two approaches:

1. Most growth potential
2. Best overall investment

Please comment briefly on why you would place a particular company as "Best in class" for approach 1 and 2.
Read Answer Asked by Tim on April 05, 2022
Q: I heard someone on TV, on BNN I think, say that there is currently a severe housing shortage in the U.S. Doing some research I found one analyst stating a shortage of 3.8M units. Whether or not this is considered "severe" for the U.S. I have no idea. In any case many companies in this discretionary sector are down substantially from their highs. Could you provide your thoughts on investing in a home builder at this time? Preferably for a 2 to 3 year hold. Would Toll Brothers have the top ranking or would another builder rate better? Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Harvey on April 05, 2022
Q: I recognize this is a timing question so apologies in advance. My portfolio is 100% equities (no bonds). As I approach retirement I am thinking of moving 20-25% of my RSP/LIRA into bond ETF's. With rising rates and high inflation am I best to wait this out until we get closer to the end of the rate hiking cycle? If I was to time it perfectly (I know, I know) would it be to buy the bond funds at the interest rate peak? Please recommend a few ETF's to achieve a balanced bond portfolio and any thoughts you have on timing this.
Thanks
Rob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 05, 2022
Q: Do you currently prefer oil companies vs gas companies for growth ? Please give me your choices in your favorite sector.
Many thanks for your advice.
Ian
Read Answer Asked by Ian on April 05, 2022
Q: The following was in the Globe today and I quote: "Canaccord Genuity’s Doug Taylor lowered his Well Health Technologies Corp. to $10 from $12 with a “buy” rating, while PI Financial’s Kris Thompson cut his target to $9 from $10.50 with a “buy” rating. The AVERAGE is $10.12."

And yet is sits at $5.10. After a good, solid quarter. I just shake my head and wonder what I am missing?

If it wasn't for 5i I would have all my money in a sock hidden under the mattress.
Read Answer Asked by Bryan on April 05, 2022
Q: In which order would you rate these stocks as the best buy right now in each sector or is there something else in each of these sectors Energy, financial, utilities that you would consider a better buy.
Read Answer Asked by Barrie on April 05, 2022
Q: I'm overweight financials - almost 20% of my total portfolio. In relatively equal proportions I hold: BAM, GSY, SLF, X and V. Should I trim across the board or do these stocks have sufficiently different economic drivers that being 20% overweight is not a concern? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on April 05, 2022
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